Third Sunday Potlucks take place every third Sunday of the month.

Bring your favorite main course, side dish, bread, or dessert to share. Don’t have time to bring something? You can make a small donation toward paper products and beverages. Join us for good food and warm fellowship. All are welcome and invited!

Contact: Michelle Jones – michelle@highlandsumc.net

PLEASE BE AWARE: SEVERE WEATHER MAY CHANGE OUR PLANS. WE WILL UPDATE THOSE WHO HAVE SIGNED UP TO PARTICIPATE AND POST CHANGES HERE AND ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.

Five Points South St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

March 15

The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade is back, and will pass right in front of Highlands on Saturday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. There will be festivities throughout the day from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., including Irish-themed food and drinks along with live music on our front lawn and other participating businesses. Wear something green and come out to support our neighborhood next Saturday!
More information about Five Points South St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Highlands will offer Sanctuary tours from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will have a float in the parade. Anyone who would like to participate in the parade may sign up here.

Third Sunday Potlucks take place every third Sunday of the month.

Bring your favorite main course, side dish, bread, or dessert to share. Don’t have time to bring something? You can make a small donation toward paper products and beverages. Join us for good food and warm fellowship. All are welcome and invited!

Contact: Michelle Jones – michelle@highlandsumc.net

Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places

Join us for Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places, a new winter Sunday School series. Experience the transformative power of pilgrimage as guest presenters share stories and insights from their recent journeys to sacred sites including the Iona Community; Chartres Cathedral; Selma, Alabama; and the El Camino de Santiago. Whether you’re curious about these sacred places or seeking inspiration for your own spiritual journey, this series promises to deepen your connection to faith, history, and the sacredness of the human experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to walk with others in spirit and reflection! Join us on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

January 26 - El Camino de Santiago with April Sides

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Highlands welcomes as our guest preacher on Sunday, January 19, The Rev. W. Douglas Tanner, Junior.

Doug Tanner is a United Methodist minister who came of age in his native North Carolina during the civil rights movement.  Doug’s deepest sense of calling is at the intersection of race and history, spirit and politics, complemented by another he often describes as “helping people in politics hang onto a piece of their souls.”  In 1991 Doug co-founded The Faith & Politics Institute, a nonpartisan interfaith organization in Washington, DC that works with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and others professionally related to Capitol Hill.  He served first as the Institute’s chief executive and then as senior adviser for 25 years, retiring in 2016.  Doug is married to Kathy Gille; they live in the Adams-Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC and enjoy a second home on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.  Doug’s hobbies include folk music, storytelling, surf fishing, and sailing.

Doug will also be speaking on Sunday night, January 19 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall on his interfaith work in Washington, D.C. and the annual Faith and Politics Institute Pilgrimage to Selma with John Lewis.

Third Sunday Potlucks take place every third Sunday of the month.

Bring your favorite main course, side dish, bread, or dessert to share. Don’t have time to bring something? You can make a small donation toward paper products and beverages. Join us for good food and warm fellowship. All are welcome and invited!

Contact: Michelle Jones – michelle@highlandsumc.net

Highlands welcomes as our guest preacher on Sunday, January 19, The Rev. W. Douglas Tanner, Junior.

Doug Tanner is a United Methodist minister who came of age in his native North Carolina during the civil rights movement.  Doug’s deepest sense of calling is at the intersection of race and history, spirit and politics, complemented by another he often describes as “helping people in politics hang onto a piece of their souls.”  In 1991 Doug co-founded The Faith & Politics Institute, a nonpartisan interfaith organization in Washington, DC that works with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and others professionally related to Capitol Hill.  He served first as the Institute’s chief executive and then as senior adviser for 25 years, retiring in 2016.  Doug is married to Kathy Gille; they live in the Adams-Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC and enjoy a second home on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.  Doug’s hobbies include folk music, storytelling, surf fishing, and sailing.

Doug will also be speaking on Sunday night, January 19 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall on his interfaith work in Washington, D.C. and the annual Faith and Politics Institute Pilgrimage to Selma with John Lewis.

Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places

Join us for Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places, a new winter Sunday School series. Experience the transformative power of pilgrimage as guest presenters share stories and insights from their recent journeys to sacred sites including the Iona Community; Chartres Cathedral; Selma, Alabama; and the El Camino de Santiago. Whether you’re curious about these sacred places or seeking inspiration for your own spiritual journey, this series promises to deepen your connection to faith, history, and the sacredness of the human experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to walk with others in spirit and reflection! Join us on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

January 19 - Iona Community with Kay Mutert

5 PM - Selma, AL with Rev. Doug Tanner

January 26 - El Camino de Santiago with April Sides

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places

Join us for Journeys of the Soul: Pilgrimages to Sacred Places, a new winter Sunday School series. Experience the transformative power of pilgrimage as guest presenters share stories and insights from their recent journeys to sacred sites including the Iona Community; Chartres Cathedral; Selma, Alabama; and the El Camino de Santiago. Whether you’re curious about these sacred places or seeking inspiration for your own spiritual journey, this series promises to deepen your connection to faith, history, and the sacredness of the human experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to walk with others in spirit and reflection! Join us on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

January 12 - Chartres Cathedral with Jettye Davis

January 19 - Iona Community with Kay Mutert

5 PM - Selma, AL with Rev. Doug Tanner

January 26 - El Camino de Santiago with April Sides

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

Celebrate the holiday season with a Community Breakfast on Sunday, December 29 in the Fellowship Hall. We will serve breakfast for our community guests from 9 to 10 am, wrapping up in time for worship at 10:30 am. We have several volunteer opportunities, including providing food and beverages, serving, hosting tables, and setup and clean up. If you’d like to help out, contact Nancy Hill. We hope you’ll join us for breakfast!

Contact: Nancy Hill – nancy.hill849@gmail.com or 205-602-4793

Youth Group Christmas Party - December 18

Save the date for the youth group Christmas Party on Monday, December 23 from 5 to 7 pm. Hosted by TBA. More information and directions will be sent to youth group families in the coming week.

Contact: Danny Jones – danny@highlandsumc.net | 933-8751 ext. 211

Join us for familiar songs of the season, delicious hot cocoa and snacks, and warm fellowship with the Highlands family.

6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

As is our tradition, Highlands will serve Thanksgiving lunch to our Community Ministries friends on Thursday, November 28. Prior to the meal, we need volunteers to cook desserts and sides as well as set up and decorate the Fellowship Hall. On Thanksgiving Day, we need volunteers to help with serving, welcoming, and clean up.

If you will be out of town on Thanksgiving, please consider making a donation to assist with the purchase of the meal. Checks may be made to HUMC with “CM Thanksgiving” in the memo line and dropped in the offering plate during worship or delivered to the church office.

To volunteer or for more information, contact Danny Jones or Mark Chambers

Sacred Dance Workshop

Each Sunday during Advent, our sacred dancers help prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the Christ child. Sacred Dance is open to girls and boys in 1st grade or older, including youth. Previous dance experience is not required! All dancers are strongly encouraged to attend our Sacred Dance Workshop with coordinator Jenny Hughes.

Please note that attendance at this workshop is not required for participation in Sacred Dance during the Advent season.

To sign up, contact Mary Elizabeth Neal at maryelizabeth@highlandsumc.net.

One Sunday each month, our children, youth and adults will gather together during Sunday School for Heart and Hand Sundays, where we will work together on service projects for our church and community. This inter-generational time of service will start with refreshments and a short devotional suitable for all ages. Join us at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall on November 24 to make decorations and other preparations for our Community Thanksgiving Meal.

United Women In Faith Bake Sale

Cookies, cakes and pies, oh my! United Women in Faith (UMW) are holding a bake sale before and after worship service on November 24. The proceeds will support UMW local missions projects. Payment by cash, check, or Venmo accepted. If you’d like to contribute baked goods to the sale, please contact Laura Williams (swilliams1521@msn.com) or Denise Williams (denisew60al@gmail.com).

Third Sunday Potlucks take place every third Sunday of the month.

Bring your favorite main course, side dish, bread, or dessert to share. Don’t have time to bring something? You can make a small donation toward paper products and beverages. Join us for good food and warm fellowship. All are welcome and invited!

Contact: Michelle Jones – michelle@highlandsumc.net

Join us on Sunday, October 27 to celebrate Halloween Highlands style! Wear your costumes to church and join us following worship for a seasonal fellowship meal and a carnival for the kids. We are in need of baked goods for a cake walk, additional Halloween decorations, and volunteers to help run simple carnival games and distribute prizes during the event. If you are able to help make this day memorable and fun for the children in our church, please contact Mary Elizabeth Neal at maryelizabeth@highlandsumc.net.

Highlands members are invited to gather each fourth Thursday for lunch at the WE Cafe, one of the vital programs provided by Urban Ministry in the West End of Birmingham. Meals are pay-what-you-can and the menu rotates, depending on the local ingredients available.

Meet at Highlands parking lot at 11:15 and carpool or meet at Urban Ministry at 11:30.

Please let Reggie Holder know if you wish to participate - reggie@highlandsumc.net

Third Sunday Potlucks take place every third Sunday of the month.

Bring your favorite main course, side dish, bread, or dessert to share. Don’t have time to bring something? You can make a small donation toward paper products and beverages. Join us for good food and warm fellowship. All are welcome and invited!

Contact: Michelle Jones – michelle@highlandsumc.net

One Sunday each month, our children, youth and adults will gather together during Sunday School for Heart and Hand Sundays, where we will work together on service projects for our church and community. This inter-generational time of service will start with refreshments and a short devotional suitable for all ages. Join us at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall on October 6.

Highlands members are invited to gather each fourth Thursday for lunch at the WE Cafe, one of the vital programs provided by Urban Ministry in the West End of Birmingham. Meals are pay-what-you-can and the menu rotates, depending on the local ingredients available.

Meet at Highlands parking lot at 11:15 and carpool or meet at Urban Ministry at 11:30.

Please let Reggie Holder know if you wish to participate - reggie@highlandsumc.net

Acolyte Training

Being an acolyte at Highlands is more than just wearing a robe and carrying a torch or processional cross - it is an act of praise and service to God, and your church family. Acolytes illuminate the Word, direct our attentions toward spiritual matters, and enhance our communal worship experience. This fall, you are invited to join the Acolyte Ministry at Highlands. All you have to do is attend one of our training sessions. Lunch will provided and training takes about an hour. Acolyte training is open to everyone: adults, youth, and children fourth grade and older. All currently trained acolytes are also encouraged to attend a training session. Please RSVP for September 22 training by Wednesday, September 18.

RSVP: Dylan Higgs - dchiggs1999@gmail.com

Third Sunday Potlucks take place every third Sunday of the month. The Church Council will meet following the meal.

Bring your favorite main course, side dish, bread, or dessert to share. Don’t have time to bring something? You can make a small donation toward paper products and beverages. Join us for good food and warm fellowship. All are welcome and invited!

Contact: Michelle Jones – michelle@highlandsumc.net

Acolyte Training

Being an acolyte at Highlands is more than just wearing a robe and carrying a torch or processional cross - it is an act of praise and service to God, and your church family. Acolytes illuminate the Word, direct our attentions toward spiritual matters, and enhance our communal worship experience. This fall, you are invited to join the Acolyte Ministry at Highlands. All you have to do is attend one of our training sessions. Lunch will provided and training takes about an hour. Acolyte training is open to everyone: adults, youth, and children fourth grade and older. All currently trained acolytes are also encouraged to attend a training session.

RSVP: Dylan Higgs - dchiggs1999@gmail.com

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net

During the summer months, our Third Sunday Potlucks become Third Sunday Cook Outs! Join us on Sunday, August 18 for great food and warm fellowship. We’ll provide the hamburgers and hot dogs; the congregation is asked to bring sides and desserts. All are welcome and invited!

Contact: Michelle Jones – michelle@highlandsumc.net

Uniquely Highlands - Summer Sunday School

Highlands stands out for its strong sense of community, our commitment to the teachings of Jesus, and our response to the call for social justice. We are known for our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all are accepted and valued, fostering a sense of belonging and deep connection. Our dedication to serving others and creating a more just, compassionate world sets Highlands apart as a unique and meaningful place of worship in the Birmingham area. This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.

This summer, we will offer a Sunday School series for youth and adults to highlight and explore all the things that make Highlands, uniquely Highlands. Classes start June 9 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to invited friends and neighbors to see what Highlands is all about!

August 18: Compassion Ministries & Volunteer Fair - Danny Jones

Make plans to join us for future Uniquely Highlands sessions:
August 25: Looking Forward: What's Next for Five Points South - Steve Alexander

Contact: Reggie Holder – reggie@highlandsumc.net